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Modbus protocol can implement data encapsulation over IP based networks. Which of the statements below is an disadvantage of using encapsulation?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is a network that links smaller networks together, but potentially on a global scale?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that maps the data from up to 16 field devices that it supports?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that converts 8 or 16 inputs to a digital signal?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is the largest in area covered?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is the smallest in area covered?
Which of the wire types below is best suited for field device transmissions?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are standard 5 and 6 digit addresses, each address starting with a specific number for the register type. Which number below starts the coils register addresses?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best be used for an analog value that has no need of significant accuracy?
For larger network configuration in IPv4, the more practical option is dynamic addressing. Which of the options below is a vital difference between static and dynamic addressing?
Providing power to remote sites in a SCADA system has several difficulties associated with it. Which of the answers below would be best defined as one that is the most cost-effective?
In data transmission, a defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is the second largest in area covered?
Which answer below best describes a fieldbus communication standard that is not common in the industrial setting?
Modbus has standard command codes to allow the master to access information from it's slaves. Which of the commands below would be used to write the contents of two output holding registers # 40002 & 40003 to the slave device
Which of the answers below best represents the second bit sent in a RS-232 asynchronous frame?
There are many different software programs that are commonly used by a DCS. Which of the programs below would allow observation and control of the plant?
The data link layer of the OSI manages access to be able to transmit data. Which of the answers below represents a all typical access method?
There are several stages in the alarm lifecycle. Which of these stages is the alarm philosophy compared to industry standards?
Redundant capability is critical for any DCS. Which of the availability of redundancy below would have redundant I/O, controllers and networks?
SCADA control systems are similar to other control system, but the components for a SCADA system vary slightly. Which of the components below would be required to have a low bandwidth and high error detection protocol?
There are many versions of Modbus, one of those is Modbus ASCII. Which of the answers below correctly orders the components of the Modbus ASCII frame?
There are several common components of signal converters. Which one is best described as connecting the input signal of one device, with the converter itself?
Which of the networks below is best used by foundation field bus for the controller communication level?
Which of the answers below best represents one of the recommended standards in regards to Instrumentation?
Alarm management is based upon the process conditions model. Which of the conditions in that model could be described as the acceptable operating conditions?